Full time education and sports development programme
No tuition fees for 16-18-year olds
Whitstable, Kent
Combine your passion for football with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.
COURSE START DATE
September 2021
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport
Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need 4 GCSEs Level 4-9, preferably one being English or maths.
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need 5 GCSEs Level 4-9, including English and maths.
UCAS POINTS
Up to 168 UCAS points* available (equivalent to 3 A-Levels)
*Request a prospectus below for full breakdown of UCAS tariff points.
COST
This programme is government funded.
You will not need to pay tuition fees but other costs may be applicable.
You will study a nationally recognised qualification in sport, delivered by SCL.
Year 1 - Complete an NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Year 2 - Complete an NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Where required, you will also study maths and/or English GCSE or Functional Skills.
Request a prospectus below for 2020/21 course information.
SCL Education & Training are the UK’s leading independent provider of education through sport.
Developed with employers in mind, your NCFE qualification will combine a mix of practical and theoretical learning.
This qualification is designed to be taken by those wishing to progress to a career in the sport and physical activity sector and aims to provide you with the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the sport and physical activity sector.
Your NCFE Diploma will:
During your education and football development programme, you will benefit from:
Whitstable has an established history of developing semi professional footballers from its local community. We aim to create as many educated and talented athletes as we can to push into the Whitstable FC first team and even higher.
There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further information will be given by your Tutor upon acceptance onto the programme.
EDUCATION
Successful completion of your study programme will provide you with the option to apply for university. As part of your weekly tutorials, you will receive support and guidance with your UCAS and student finance applications.
APPRENTICESHIPS
If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.
EMPLOYMENT
Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects to support you in securing meaningful employment. This will form the basis of your tutorial sessions, in addition to the academic monitoring and target setting.
FOOTBALL
Studying with SCL provides you with the opportunity to study and train full-time with Whitstable Town FC Academy while competing in weekly competitive matches in the highest league outside of U19 academy football. There is opportunity to progress into semi-professional and professional football and even play professionally abroad in the following countries, Spain, Portugal, USA, New Zealand etc. We have close connections with the USA Scholarship routes which is a fantastic opportunity to train full-time and attend university at some of the best universities in America. We also offer an optional Year 3 Level 3 Personal Training and Gym instructor course run by Rob Horswell Training.
A member of our SCL Student Services Team will then be in touch to provide more information about the programme and book you onto an education interview, if eligible.
EDUCATION INTERVIEW
Your telephone interview is your chance to find out more information about the programme and ask any questions that you may have.
An SCL Tutor will be using this time to find out more information about you and collect important information in preparation for your enrolment onto the programme.
CONDITIONAL OFFER
Following your telephone interview, if eligible, you will receive a conditional offer to start the programme in September 2020.
SPORTS TASTER
We will be in touch with you to arrange your next steps, which will give you the chance to find out more about the sport element of the programme.
This will be either a phone call with the Academy Manager or Coach or a training session, dependent on government restrictions being lifted.
ENROLMENT
We will review your qualifications and work with the club to confirm your acceptance onto the programme.
You will then be enrolled onto the programme, and we will look forward to seeing you in September!
JOSH ALGAR - HEAD COACH
Josh (24) is a UEFA B Qualified coach with over 7 years coaching experience and 18 years football playing experience. Josh is a current Millwall Football Club scout and the current Whitstable Town Football Club Reserves Team Manager. Josh has a vast background in the football industry and has trialled at Premier League Clubs when he was younger such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham which gives him fantastic knowledge to pass onto his players who are trying to make the big step into professional football.
JOSH WHITE - COACH
Josh White is UEFA B qualified with over 8 years coaching experience at various academies across Kent and South East London. Josh is also a current semi-professional player and is well respected within non-league level of football.
Education: Whitstable FC, 3 Belmont Rd, Whitstable CT5 1QJ
Training: Herne Bay Sports Hub, Thanet Way, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7PG
SCL Education Group
Whitstable FC & Football Futures
